Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Most Blessed
This past year has been the best year of our lives. Being parents to our little girl has been a blessing beyond measure. Every day I see my husband and daughter interact, pinch me I must be dreaming! I am in awe of my husband and all he does to take care of us and in awe of the delightful little one that God has given us. Sometimes, a whole year goes by and I feel as if I accomplished nothing. This past year I feel as if I fulfilled a lifetime full of dreams and made a lifetime full of memories.
Here we are as a family of three an hour after her birth
One Month- Although I always thought that I would cry during my wedding vows, I was able to hold those tears in. Yet, those tears came flooding down me during our daughter's baptismal vows.
Two Months-Baby's first time at the park.
Three Months- Valentine's Day
Four Months- Easter
Five Months- Cousin's Wedding
Six Months- Memorial Day in Colonial Williamsburg
Seven Months- Independence Day
Eight Months- On vacation in New Orleans.
Nine Months- Adjusting to our Naval Soldier
Ten Months- At the pumpkin patch
Eleven Months- Baby's first birthday party
One Year- Celebrating with our families on her first birthday
It has been a delightful year as a family of three, and we are looking forward to see what God has planned for next year.
Here we are as a family of three an hour after her birth
One Month- Although I always thought that I would cry during my wedding vows, I was able to hold those tears in. Yet, those tears came flooding down me during our daughter's baptismal vows.
Two Months-Baby's first time at the park.
Three Months- Valentine's Day
Four Months- Easter
Five Months- Cousin's Wedding
Six Months- Memorial Day in Colonial Williamsburg
Seven Months- Independence Day
Eight Months- On vacation in New Orleans.
Nine Months- Adjusting to our Naval Soldier
Ten Months- At the pumpkin patch
Eleven Months- Baby's first birthday party
One Year- Celebrating with our families on her first birthday
It has been a delightful year as a family of three, and we are looking forward to see what God has planned for next year.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Baby's 1st Year
Our baby is one! We have had the most wonderful privilege of watching our little girl grow this past year.
Hospital picture
One Month- at her baptism
Two Months
Three Months -for her passport
Four Months - with her Auntie H
Five Months- Easter
Six Months- in NJ
Seven Months
Eight Months- in MS
Nine Months
Ten Months
Eleven Months
One Year
Hospital picture
One Month- at her baptism
Two Months
Three Months -for her passport
Four Months - with her Auntie H
Five Months- Easter
Six Months- in NJ
Seven Months
Eight Months- in MS
Nine Months
Ten Months
Eleven Months
One Year
Monday, December 7, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday to Our Little Girl
Baby girl spent her first birthday the most delightful way possible. She was surrounded by those who love her. She celebrated with mama and daddy (whose presence we do not take for granted), both sets of grandparents, her two aunts and four uncles on her birthday and the four days following because of the Thanksgiving holiday. We were thankful most for being together. Dear family, thank you all so very much for coming. It was a delightful treat having you down with us and there to celebrate baby's first birthday. We all had a blast with you and are looking forward to your next visit. Baby girl would like to say...
Here are her gifts with my anniversary roses (Happy 3rd my dearest husband!!)
A huge gift from Grandma and Grandpa. Whatever could such a little girl need with such a large present?
It is a gorgeous highchair!! Thank you so much, Grandma and Grandpa! It is so lovely. This cherrywood Amish highchair was an especially fitting gift for our little girl on her first birthday because it was the day she was introduced to the world of solid food.
Our little girl at her new proper place at the dinner table.
Trying out her new seat and something they call a bib :)
Giving avocado a try
Several people mentioned how unique it was of me to start her on avocado. I went with it because it is one of the most nutritious foods, high in good fat (for the brain), low in sugar, and is ready to eat raw. Jars are not for us, and I prefer not to freeze because I want the freshest possible. This classic mill and this new one have become my best friends.
"This is not milk."
For this cake, I tried my first carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and covered it in homemade mm fondant because I cannot get enough of the look. While making this cake, I enjoyed the company and help of my family. Auntie H shredded the carrots, Grandpa sifted the sugar, and Grandma trimmed the fondant and added the embellishments. Baking with your family is so much more fun than doing it alone.
Our little birthday girl playing with her candle
While we were singing to her
Here she is playing with her gift from mama and daddy (hint: It is the only thing she will ever truly need)
It's a Bible.
Playing with her skwish natural from Mommom and Papa
Opening another from Grandma and Grandpa
Here she is sorting her shapes. Well, she is not sorting yet but having a great time anyway.
Trying out her new Plan Toys punch and drop from Grandma and Grandpa.
Playing with her Uncle Goose blocks from Mommom and Papa.
Dear little girl, it has been our greatest pleasure being your parents and look forward to everyday we are blessed to spend with you.
Here are her gifts with my anniversary roses (Happy 3rd my dearest husband!!)
A huge gift from Grandma and Grandpa. Whatever could such a little girl need with such a large present?
It is a gorgeous highchair!! Thank you so much, Grandma and Grandpa! It is so lovely. This cherrywood Amish highchair was an especially fitting gift for our little girl on her first birthday because it was the day she was introduced to the world of solid food.
Our little girl at her new proper place at the dinner table.
Trying out her new seat and something they call a bib :)
Giving avocado a try
Several people mentioned how unique it was of me to start her on avocado. I went with it because it is one of the most nutritious foods, high in good fat (for the brain), low in sugar, and is ready to eat raw. Jars are not for us, and I prefer not to freeze because I want the freshest possible. This classic mill and this new one have become my best friends.
"This is not milk."
For this cake, I tried my first carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and covered it in homemade mm fondant because I cannot get enough of the look. While making this cake, I enjoyed the company and help of my family. Auntie H shredded the carrots, Grandpa sifted the sugar, and Grandma trimmed the fondant and added the embellishments. Baking with your family is so much more fun than doing it alone.
Our little birthday girl playing with her candle
While we were singing to her
Here she is playing with her gift from mama and daddy (hint: It is the only thing she will ever truly need)
It's a Bible.
We wanted to get her one that would be with her for decades to come. While researching, I really enjoyed learning a lot from this blog and ended up getting this one with her name subtly branded on the cover. How sweet to see my baby girl's hands holding her Bible. 
Can you guess what this one is? After husband made fun of my first attempt to wrap this one, I went with a more tasteful yet less mysterious wrapping technique.
Can you guess what this one is? After husband made fun of my first attempt to wrap this one, I went with a more tasteful yet less mysterious wrapping technique.
Playing with her skwish natural from Mommom and Papa
Opening another from Grandma and Grandpa
Here she is sorting her shapes. Well, she is not sorting yet but having a great time anyway.
Trying out her new Plan Toys punch and drop from Grandma and Grandpa.
Playing with her Uncle Goose blocks from Mommom and Papa.
Dear little girl, it has been our greatest pleasure being your parents and look forward to everyday we are blessed to spend with you.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
And the Birthday Festivities Begin : )
Here is the birthday girl surrounded by her girlfriends and a cute little boy hiding behind her. My dear little girl is turning one!!!
Happy Birthday, my sweetie! We love you and thank God for you everyday!!
I had a blast making baby's MM fondant covered cake. I would love to make all my kid's cakes and can't wait for little hands to help me decorate. Making MM fondant is easy, inexpensive, and would be really fun for kids. I felt like I was playing with play-dough.
I was really pleased with how neat the fondant looked my first time around even though I did make it too thick. The rest of the vanilla cake and buttercream icing were too sweet for me. Do you have any favorite cake and frosting recipes. If so, please share :)
Here is baby patting her cake. That is as close as she got to a cake smash. lol.
For the invites, I made a collage through Picasa and then printed them at Sam's.
As it was a tea luncheon, I served cucumber sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, mini quiches, scones, and blueberry muffins. Although it was mid November, it ended up being too warm for tea. How funny is that!
Here are the beautiful handmade cards. Aren't they adorable!! I LOVE that this group of friends generally does not exchange birthday presents. The best presents a little girl could ask for are her dear friends.
Our version of a cake smash- playing with the cake ribbons and pearls.
Thank you to all who came to spend time with us in celebration of baby's first year of life!! I greatly enjoyed your fellowship. I cannot believe I threw my first birthday party for my own child!
Happy Birthday, my sweetie! We love you and thank God for you everyday!!
I had a blast making baby's MM fondant covered cake. I would love to make all my kid's cakes and can't wait for little hands to help me decorate. Making MM fondant is easy, inexpensive, and would be really fun for kids. I felt like I was playing with play-dough.
I was really pleased with how neat the fondant looked my first time around even though I did make it too thick. The rest of the vanilla cake and buttercream icing were too sweet for me. Do you have any favorite cake and frosting recipes. If so, please share :)
Here is baby patting her cake. That is as close as she got to a cake smash. lol.
For the invites, I made a collage through Picasa and then printed them at Sam's.
As it was a tea luncheon, I served cucumber sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, mini quiches, scones, and blueberry muffins. Although it was mid November, it ended up being too warm for tea. How funny is that!
Here are the beautiful handmade cards. Aren't they adorable!! I LOVE that this group of friends generally does not exchange birthday presents. The best presents a little girl could ask for are her dear friends.
Our version of a cake smash- playing with the cake ribbons and pearls.
Thank you to all who came to spend time with us in celebration of baby's first year of life!! I greatly enjoyed your fellowship. I cannot believe I threw my first birthday party for my own child!
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